"Negotiate. Right." Hermione closed her eyes and flexed her fists at her side. Opening her eyes and meeting his firmly, she shook her head. "No. There is no negotiation. The British Ministry, if it chooses to continue its ludicrous refusal to export my parcel to China, despite having all the official approvals and necessary forms, can explain to the Chinese Magical Kingdom itself why one of its premier Charms Masters and eminent researchers will not be receiving her expected parcel."
"Because, believe me, I will make it very clear to Master Chen why her research is being stalled. And then, I will send a personal apology to Regent Liu for having wasted his time obtaining prior authorization from his government which mine chooses to ignore," she said icily. "I refuse to negotiate with anyone to do his or her job." Especially when it was the only right thing to do.